Tyson, Hillshire merger approved by Justice Department

Tyson must sell off a hog-trading unit in order to complete the Hillshire deal.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 28, 2014

US to impose duties on Mexican sugar imports

The move, if confirmed, would likely boost prices for candy and soft drinks in the United States.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014

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Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

By Food Dive staff

Chiquita, Fyffes expect additional $20M in merger savings

The banana giants look to reassure investors as a vote nears on their proposed merger.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014

India asks Pepsi to reduce sugar levels in soda

India also requested PepsiCo's help in developing healthier lunches for schoolchildren.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014

Fonterra will return to China with $555M expansion

The New Zealand dairy producer is partnering with Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 27, 2014

Second quarter earnings marked by trading gains, currency woes

As earnings season ends, some patterns emerge ... and most of them aren't encouraging.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014

Napa winemakers assess damage after earthquake

A magnitude-6 earthquake hit the popular Napa winemaking region on Sunday, impacting many.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014

Inclusion Technologies buys assets of defunct AnaCon Foods

Included in the deal is a 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Atchison, KS.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014

Coca-Cola Life debuts in US

The long-awaited mid-calorie soda began appearing on the shelves of The Fresh Market chain yesterday in four southern states.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 26, 2014

Cargill claims former exec stole trade secrets

The ag trader says an employee swiped hundreds of documents related to meat processing before joining rival JBS.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 25, 2014

Study links instant noodles to health risks

Research from Baylor University shows that ramen consumption is tied to metabolic syndrome in some female South Koreans.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014

Hain Celestial sees record sales year

The maker of organic and natural brands also said it expects revenue for 2015 to be higher than analysts' estimates.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014

Smucker's earnings hurt by coffee expenses

The maker of Folgers said U.S. coffee sales fell 2% in the most recent quarter.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 22, 2014

The next stage of the tequila business

Tequila has experienced a renaissance of sorts in North America, attracting celebrity investors and seeing a growth of high-end spirits in recent years. 

By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014

Nestle to push for humane treatment of animals in supply chain

The global food giant is banning gestation crates and other controversial practices.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014

Royal Ahold profit plunges 29% on US woes

The company behind Stop & Shop and other grocery chains saw its U.S. market share decline.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 21, 2014

Bunge plans large grain exporting facility in Australia

The new east coast facility will boost competition for rival Australian agribusiness GrainCorp. 

By Paul Conley • Aug. 20, 2014

Carlsberg, Heineken warn of trouble ahead for beer sales

Russia's ban on imports is expected to hurt revenue for the rival brewers, particularly for Carlsberg.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 20, 2014

Bacardi's North American boss steps down

Robert Furniss-Roe was a 26-year veteran of the rum maker, running operations in North America since 2011.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 19, 2014

Campbell to shutter Plum Baby UK

The move is a dramatic retreat from Campbell's earlier plan to unite the UK brand with U.S.-based Plum Organics.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 19, 2014

Washington state apple harvest expected to break records

Washington growers have started packing fruit following a remarkable growing season. And the harvest in Michigan, which is also expected to break records, is just weeks away.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 19, 2014

Safra, Cutrale call for proxy fight for Chiquita

Preliminary documents have been filed that suggest a takeover battle between the two companies and Fyffes.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 18, 2014

China bans pork imports from some US processors

China has banned pork imports from U.S. facilities that use ractopamine, a controversial feed additive.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 18, 2014

Coke pays $2.15B for stake in Monster

The investment gives Coke a 16.7% stake in the energy drink maker.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 15, 2014

Chiquita rejects takeover bid from Safra, Cutrale

The banana shipper said it will proceed with the planned acquisition of Ireland's Fyffes.

By Paul Conley • Aug. 15, 2014